Orthoquartzite












Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Orthoquartzite ranges from white to tan, red green, brown, or black.

Texture: 
Course to medium grain

Luster: Dull to vitreous

Translucency:  Opaque

Silica Fabrics / Fossils:

Patina:

Heat Treatment:  Typically not heat treated

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

Found across North America.

 

Projectile point made from this material:



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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

Similar Material:
Crystal Quartz
Quartz
Quartzite
Commonly made projectile point from this material:
Erb Basal Notch, Hardaway Series, Halifax, LeCroy, Morrow Mountain, Palmer


Archaeological Context: